About County Jails
Understanding county jails in the United States
County jails are local detention facilities typically operated by county sheriff's departments. They primarily hold individuals awaiting trial (pre-trial detention), those serving sentences of less than one year, and individuals awaiting transfer to state or federal prisons.
Who is Held in County Jails
- Pre-trial Detainees: Individuals awaiting trial who cannot post bail
- Sentenced Inmates: Those serving sentences typically under one year
- Federal Holds: Federal inmates awaiting transfer or court appearances
- State Holds: State inmates awaiting transfer to state facilities
County Jails by State
Select a state to view county jails in that state
Alabama
39
Alaska
23
Arizona
45
Arkansas
88
California
266
Colorado
71
Connecticut
2
Delaware
3
District of Columbia
1
Florida
103
Georgia
165
Hawaii
1
Idaho
52
Illinois
135
Indiana
116
Iowa
107
Kansas
121
Kentucky
123
Louisiana
138
Maine
16
Maryland
26
Massachusetts
34
Michigan
114
Minnesota
109
Mississippi
93
Missouri
127
Montana
55
Nebraska
99
Nevada
25
New Hampshire
10
New Jersey
43
New Mexico
38
New York
82
North Carolina
115
North Dakota
57
Ohio
114
Oklahoma
94
Oregon
53
Pennsylvania
86
Rhode Island
2
South Carolina
59
South Dakota
72
Tennessee
140
Texas
330
Utah
31
Vermont
12
Virginia
73
Washington
67
West Virginia
5
Wisconsin
145
Wyoming
26
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All County Jails
Complete listing of county jails in the United States
| Facility Name | State | County | Action |
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Arthur County NE Jail
PO Box 207, Arthur, NE 69121
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NE | Arthur | View |
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Banner County NE Jail
204 State St #1, Harrisburg, NE 69345
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NE | Banner | View |
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Blaine County NE Jail
145 Lincoln Ave, Brewster, NE 68821
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NE | Blaine | View |
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Boone County NE Jail
217 South 5th St, Albion, NE 68620-1103
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NE | Boone | View |
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Box Butte County NE Jail
512 Niobrara Ave, Alliance, NE 69301
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NE | Box Butte | View |
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Boyd County NE Jail
401 Thayer St, Butte, NE 68722
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NE | Boyd | View |
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Brown County NE Jail
142 West 4th St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
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NE | Brown | View |
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Buffalo County NE Jail
2025 Ave A
PO Box 1270, Kearney, NE 68848-1270
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NE | Buffalo | View |
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Burt County NE Jail
111 North 13th St, Suite 1, Tekamah, NE 68061
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NE | Burt | View |
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Butler County NE Jail
451 North 5th St, David City, NE 68632
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NE | Butler | View |
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Cass County NE Jail
303 Ave A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048-1964
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NE | Cass | View |
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Cedar County NE Jail
101 East Centre St
PO Box 415, Hartington, NE 687...
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NE | Cedar | View |
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Chase County NE Jail
921 Broadway St
PO Box 102, Imperial, NE 69033
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NE | Chase | View |
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Cherry County NE Jail
365 N Main St, Valentine, NE 69201
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NE | Cherry | View |
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Cheyenne County NE Jail
1000 10th Ave
PO Box 75, Sidney, NE 69162
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NE | Cheyenne | View |
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Clay County NE Jail
104 East Edgar St, Clayton, NE 68933
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NE | Clay | View |
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Colfax County NE Jail
411 East 11th St, Schuyler, NE 68661
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NE | Colfax | View |
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Cuming County NE Jail
200 South Lincoln St
Room 203, West Point, NE 6878...
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NE | Cuming | View |
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Custer County NE Detention Center
116 S 11th Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822
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NE | Custer | View |
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Dakota County NE Jail
1601 Broadway St, Dakota City, NE 68731
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NE | Dakota | View |
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Dawes County NE Jail
451 Main St
PO Box 671, Chadron, NE 69337
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NE | Dawes | View |
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Dawson County NE Law Enforcement Center
709 North Grant St, Lexington, NE 68850
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NE | Dawson | View |
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Deuel County NE Jail
718 3rd St
PO Box 565, Chappell, NE 69129
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NE | Deuel | View |
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Dixon County NE Jail
302 3rd St, Ponca, NE 68770
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NE | Dixon | View |
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Dodge County NE Sheriff's Jail
428 North Broad St, Fremont, NE 68025
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NE | Dodge | View |